Norwich City vs Burnley LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Norwich City face Burnley in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Norwich City vs Burnley
Cornet reaches the byline and hangs up a cross. It sails harmlessly over Krul's goal and out of play for a Norwich goal-kick.
Norwich City vs Burnley
Norwich commit too far forward and Burnley are able to counter. Cornet scampers down the left and stings the palms of Krul with a left-footed drive. The Dutchman pushes the shot well away from goal.
Norwich City vs Burnley
Burnley have enjoyed more time on the ball so far but Norwich are looking threatening on the break. It's usually the other way around.
Norwich City vs Burnley
Pukki and Rashica combine as they approach the Burnley box. Rashica attempts to clip the ball back towards Norwich's top scorer as he darts into a more dangerous position. Between them Burnley's centre-backs are able to intercept it.
Norwich City vs Burnley
Pukki holds up the play well for Norwich. The Finn twists on the edge of the box and slams the ball against a Burnley defender.
Norwich City vs Burnley
Burnley put together a few probing passes just outside Norwich's penalty area. The Canaries stand firm and are able to force the ball away.
Norwich City vs Burnley
Norwich nearly make it 2-0! Pukki jinks into the right of the box and takes aim for the opposite corner. Pope gets across to save. The rebound initially looks kind for the hosts, but Burnley are able to recover to concede a corner. It's inconsequential. Normann fires over from distance shortly after.
Norwich City vs Burnley
Burnley get another corner down their left. They eventually send a cross into the box and Collins' backwards flick with his head is off-target.
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